This document provides tips and strategies for effective exam preparation and reducing stress. It recommends making a study plan with breaks, organizing notes into revision sheets, practicing past exams, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with enough sleep, and being prepared for the exam day. Cramming without breaks is not an effective way to study. Following these guidelines can help students feel confident and do well on their exams.

1. Study Skills
&
Exam Preparation

2. What are your
strategies ......??

3. Stress!
Follow these steps to minimise it
during examseason

4. Make a plan Mark your exams in
your calendar
Set out a study plan
for each day
Allow for regular
breaks
 Plan for exercise
 Consider studying
with others

5. Beware…..
Don’t leave study
till the night
before
Cramming is
ineffective
Procrastination

6. Organise your space Have everything
you need in one
place
Try to keep the
space free from
distractions
Turn off your
phone & internet
Keep your space
quiet

7. Using Notes
1.Organise notes into
subjects
2.Condense notes into
one-page revision
sheets
3.Create quizzes or
flashcards from your
notes to test yourself

8. Practice Exams
and Essays
Will help you to:
 Confirm your knowledge and understanding
 Feel confident in what to expect in your exam
 Prepare for writing answers

9. It’s all about you!
Drink plenty of water
Snack on healthy food
Get regular exercise
Get enough sleep

10. Day of the Exam
Prepare everything you
need the night before
Get plenty of rest
Have good breakfast or
lunch
Arrive at the venue with
time to spare

11. Good Luck!
(Not that you’ll need
it if you follow these
guidelines)

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